The Mirror Realm Cycle – serie

In this riveting sequel to The Pomegranate Gate, Toba, Naftaly, and their allies must defend a city under siege—while the desperate deals they’ve made begin to unravel around them.After a near-disastrous confrontation with La Caceria, Toba and Asmel are trapped on the human side of the gate, pursued by the Courser and a possessed Inquisitor. In the Mazik world, Naftaly’s visions are getting worse, predicting the prosperous gate city of Zayit in flames and overrun by La Caceria. Zayit is notorious for its trade in salt, a substance toxic to the near-immortal Maziks; if the Cacador can control the salt, he will be nearly unstoppable. But the stolen killstone, the key to the Cacador’s destruction, could eliminate the threat—if only Barsilay could find and use it.Deadly allies and even more dangerous bargains might be the only path to resist La Caceria’s ruthless conquest of both the mortal world and the Maziks’, but the cost is steep and the threat is near. A twisty, clever entry in The Mirror Realm Cycle, The Republic of Salt asks what personal morals weigh in the face of widespread danger and how best to care for one another.

'An unforgettable journey to a world lush with magic and imagination' - NATASHA SIEGEL'A spellbinding work of storytelling' - H.G. PARRY'Lush and exciting' -PUBLISHERS WEEKLYEnter the world of Sefarad, where lies a hidden realm bound by a pomegranate gateToba Peres can speak but she can't shout; she can walk but she can't run; and she can write in five languages... with both hands at the same time. Naftaly Cresques sees things that aren't real, and he carries a book he can never lose and never read.When the Queen of Sefarad orders all the nation's Jews to leave or convert, Toba and Naftaly are forced to flee, but an unlucky encounter leaves them both separated from their caravan. Lost in the wilderness, Toba falls through a mysterious gate in a pomegranate grove, leaving Naftaly behind. With a single step, Toba enters an ancient world that mirrors her own. There, she finds that her fate - and Naftaly's - are bound to an ancient conflict threatening to destroy both realms.'Gorgeous and fascinating' - REACTOR'A refreshing, promising opening' - LOCUS'A unique take on Jewish history and legend' - KIRKUS

'A journey worth pursuing to the end' - KIRKUS'Lush and exciting' - PUBLISHERS WEEKLYUnlikely alliances must be forged, impossible myths made real, and an ancient lost city must be raised from the depths of the seaPeace in one world always comes at a cost to the otherToba and Naftaly's lives changed forever when Toba discovered the mirrored world of the Maziks beyond the Pomegranate Gate. On the run again, they make their way to a magnificent city overflowing with olives, spices and salt - but it's not the safe haven they need. The republic has turned its back on fleeing refugees, and is closing its ears to warnings of war. Meanwhile, the tyrannical King Tarses is building his army to begin his invasion. With time running out, Naftaly must learn to control his visions that threaten to destroy him. Toba knows that looming war is only the beginning: she must discover her own destiny by restoring the balance between worlds.'Mythic and human, breathtaking and special' - CL POLK'The sweeping Jewish epic fantasy I've been waiting for all my life' - REBECCA FRAIMOW

'A journey worth pursuing to the end' - KIRKUS'Lush and exciting' - PUBLISHERS WEEKLYUnlikely alliances must be forged, impossible myths made real, and an ancient lost city must be raised from the depths of the seaPeace in one world always comes at a cost to the otherToba and Naftaly's lives changed forever when Toba discovered the mirrored world of the Maziks beyond the Pomegranate Gate. On the run again, they make their way to a magnificent city overflowing with olives, spices and salt-but it's not the safe haven they need. The republic has turned its back on fleeing refugees, and is closing its ears to warnings of war. Meanwhile, the tyrannical King Tarses is building his army to begin his invasion. With time running out, Naftaly must learn to control his visions that threaten to destroy him. Toba knows that looming war is only the beginning: she must discover her own destiny by restoring the balance between worlds.'Mythic and human, breathtaking and special' - CL POLK'The sweeping Jewish epic fantasy I've been waiting for all my life' - REBECCA FRAIMOW

'An unforgettable journey to a world lush with magic and imagination' - NATASHA SIEGEL'A spellbinding work of storytelling' - H.G. PARRY'Lush and exciting' -PUBLISHERS WEEKLYEnter the world of Sefarad, where lies a hidden realm bound by a pomegranate gateToba Peres can speak but she can't shout; she can walk but she can't run; and she can write in five languages... with both hands at the same time. Naftaly Cresques sees things that aren't real, and he carries a book he can never lose and never read.When the Queen of Sefarad orders all the nation's Jews to leave or convert, Toba and Naftaly are forced to flee, but an unlucky encounter leaves them both separated from their caravan. Lost in the wilderness, Toba falls through a mysterious gate in a pomegranate grove, leaving Naftaly behind. With a single step, Toba enters an ancient world that mirrors her own. There, she finds that her fate - and Naftaly's - are bound to an ancient conflict threatening to destroy both realms.'Gorgeous and fascinating' - REACTOR'A refreshing, promising opening' - LOCUS'A unique take on Jewish history and legend' - KIRKUS